31 January 2024 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Annual scrutiny of the National Infrastructure Commission for Wales
So, given the long-scale view that you take of things, is a three-year term as chair sufficient? Because you're here one day, gone the other, potentially.
31 January 2024 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Annual scrutiny of the National Infrastructure Commission for Wales
Okay. Huw, did you want to come in on this?
31 January 2024 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Annual scrutiny of the National Infrastructure Commission for Wales
A few hours.
31 January 2024 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Annual scrutiny of the National Infrastructure Commission for Wales
So, how would you characterise the impact or the influence that you've had, albeit, maybe, you might say it's still early days? How uncomfortable a thorn are you in Government's side, or how trusted a friend are you when it comes to asking your view, do you…
31 January 2024 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Annual scrutiny of the National Infrastructure Commission for Wales
Yes. Jenifer.
31 January 2024 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Annual scrutiny of the National Infrastructure Commission for Wales
We'll move, therefore, to the main focus of this morning's meeting, which is our annual scrutiny of the National Infrastructure Commission for Wales. I'd like to extend a warm welcome to Dr David Clubb, the chair of the commission, and Dr Jenifer Baxter…
31 January 2024 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Introductions, apologies, substitutions, and declarations of interest
Good morning to you all and welcome to this meeting of the Climate Change, Environment and Infrastructure Committee at the Senedd. A warm welcome to you all. This, of course, is a meeting held in a hybrid format, and aside from the adaptations relating to…
30 January 2024 , Plenary
The general principles of the Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill and the financial resolution in respect of the Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill
You have to admit that the leader of your own party here was selected through a list system by his own party members.
30 January 2024 , Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd: BlasCymru/TasteWales
Thank you, and thank you, Minister, for your statement. Pretty impressive figures, I would have to say, in terms of the contribution that the sector makes, and of course there's no doubt that the food and drink sector makes a significant economic, social…
30 January 2024 , Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Can I ask for two statements, if I may? Could I have a statement from yourself as rural affairs Minister on the economic impact assessment of the sustainable farming scheme, which has been the focus of some coverage this week, outlining the potential loss of…
25 January 2024 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Motion under Standing Order 17.42 (vi) and (ix) to resolve to exclude the public from the remainder of today's meeting
Okay, we will therefore move into private session. So, in accordance with Standing Order 17.42(vi) and (ix), I propose that the committee resolves to meet in private for the remainder of this meeting. Are Members content? Everyone is content. We will pause…
25 January 2024 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Papers to note
Okay. We have two papers to note under the committee's next item: 4.1 and 4.2 in your pack. Are you happy to note those? Yes. Thank you very much.
25 January 2024 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2024-25 - part 2
We hope you get better soon. Diolch yn fawr iawn.
25 January 2024 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2024-25 - part 2
—thank you very much for your company this morning and get well soon, Minister.
25 January 2024 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2024-25 - part 2
No, we're actually grateful that you've been able to join us. Surely, we should be grateful to you for that, so, diolch yn fawr. So, can I thank you, Minister, Deputy Minister, and your officials for your attendance? You will be sent a copy of the draft…
25 January 2024 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2024-25 - part 2
I think we've covered the bases that we were hoping to cover. Is there anything else that the Minister or Deputy Minister want to highlight to us or remind us of?
25 January 2024 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2024-25 - part 2
Okay, fine. Thank you very much.
25 January 2024 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2024-25 - part 2
There we are, thank you very much. Final question from me then, Minister: the draft budget allocates £6.5 million revenue funding to forestry, which is a reduction of £2.7 million from previous plans. Now, your paper says, and I quote: 'The budget will…
25 January 2024 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2024-25 - part 2
Okay, thank you. Delyth.
25 January 2024 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2024-25 - part 2
No, sorry, Janet. Sorry, Janet. We're focusing on the budget here, not individual policy areas, and the Minister has invited you to contact her directly about it. So, given that we've only got 10 minutes left, I'll move on to Jenny and our next area of policy.
25 January 2024 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2024-25 - part 2
Thank you, Minister. Right. We need—
25 January 2024 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2024-25 - part 2
Thank you. Janet, do you want to come in as well? Can we unmute Janet? There we are.
25 January 2024 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2024-25 - part 2
Thank you, Minister. Jenny.
25 January 2024 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2024-25 - part 2
Thank you very much. Okay. We've got about 20 minutes left. There are three or four other areas that we wish to cover, and Janet, I think, will take us on to energy next.
25 January 2024 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2024-25 - part 2
Yes. Thank you, Minister. Okay. Jenny.
